ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: AN OPTION FOR TIMES OF CRISIS AND CALM

• News
• External

03/06/2020 08:00

https://www.gibsondunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/online-dispute-resolution-an-option-for-times-of-crisis-and-calm.pdf

Virtual Arbitrations and Mediations Are Here to Stay

Courts around the world have been closed, and litigation backlogs are growing every day. Even with all its ramifications, the coronavirus pandemic has not eliminated the business pressures to get cases resolved, money in the door, and reserves off the books. One solution is mediation or arbitration by videoconference — virtual alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

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• External

03/06/2020 08:00

https://www.accdocket.com/articles/virtual-arbitration-and-mediation-are-here-to-stay.cfm

AAA-ICDR Virtual Hearing Guide for Arbitrators and Parties Utilizing Zoom

• Guidance
• External

03/06/2020 08:00

https://go.adr.org/rs/294-SFS-516/images/AAA269_AAA%20Virtual%20Hearing%20Guide%20for%20Arbitrators%20and%20Parties%20Utilizing%20Zoom.pdf

CPR’s (International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution) Annotated Model Procedural Order for Remote Video Arbitration Proceedings

• Guidance
• External

03/06/2020 08:00

https://www.cpradr.org/resource-center/protocols-guidelines/model-procedure-order-remote-video-arbitration-proceedings

'Pakistan Protocol' on Virtual Hearings

Pakistan needs a protocol for virtual hearings

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03/06/2020 01:55

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/666964-pakistan-protocol-on-virtual-hearings

Virtual hearings report

On 14 May 2020, DLA Piper published the first global, empirical study on the use of virtual hearings during the COVID-19 confinement. The report covers international arbitration as well as court proceedings.

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02/06/2020 11:01

https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2020/05/virtual-hearings-report/

Virtual Hearings at HKIAC: Services and Success Stories

The demand for HKIAC’s virtual hearing services has increased significantly with the onset of COVID-19. In April and May approximately 85% of all hearings have or will require virtual hearing services either in full or part. For the period February to September 2020, 65% of all hearing-related enquiries received by HKIAC involve virtual hearing support. Users are now generally choosing to proceed with hearings, and incorporate virtual hearing aspects as necessary, rather than postpone proceedings.

• News
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02/06/2020 10:00

https://www.hkiac.org/news/virtual-hearings-hkiac-services-and-success-stories

Arbitration in the time of Coronavirus - should Tribunals suspend proceedings?

While the practical difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic are by and large being addressed sensibly by those conducting arbitration, invariably parties with an interest in dragging out the arbitral process will seek to use any opportunity to do so; coronavirus represents such an opening, but do these procedural difficulties justify a suspension of the entire arbitral process?

• Legal
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02/06/2020 10:00

https://www.rpc.co.uk/perspectives/insurance-and-reinsurance/international-risk-team-arbitration-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-should-tribunals-suspend-proceedings/

Virtual Hearings: How Best to Proceed

HKIAC has valuable first-hand experience administering virtual hearings. This webinar will address the key decisions virtual hearing participants need to make in terms of procedure and technology. The demand for virtual hearing services has increased significantly with the onset of COVID-19. Expert speakers will cover some of the most common questions asked, concerns raised, and most effective solutions. This webinar is particularly relevant for those who are facing immediate questions about virtual hearings or plan to conduct hearings in the coming months.

• Technical
• External

02/06/2020 10:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_6w2YFlYP0

Dispute Settlement in the Era of Covid-19-the New Normal

• News
• External

02/06/2020 10:00

https://www.venable.com/insights/publications/2020/05/dispute-settlement-in-the-era